kiwiwreckdiver
Squadron Leader
Still military and aviation history mad
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Post by kiwiwreckdiver on Mar 8, 2013 2:03:12 GMT 12
I will carry on hunting then, you never know what it may lead to.
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Post by dewobz on Apr 6, 2013 14:51:10 GMT 12
Just a brief update - for various reasons the owners have decided they are definitely keen to sell this Hudson fuselage-section/caravan and welcome inquiries through me, wally_hicks@yahoo.co.nz
Cheers
Wally.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 7, 2013 12:55:54 GMT 12
Wally, check your emails. I hope we may be able to work out a deal if the price is right.
Don Subritzky phoned to tell me that he's very keen to see this Hudson preserved, and he has made the suggestion to me that he would be willing to contribute a little money towards the cost of buying it if others on the forum also put up some money in a special forum project fund to SAVE THE HUDSON. If we can raise the money to purchase this Hudson caravan Don is willing to house it within his significant collection on behalf of the forum. And maybe down the track if we continue to raise funds it can be restored to fuselage status.
This is the plan, it sounds very feasible, and I think achieveable if enough people get involved and can contribute money and perhaps time to the cause.
What do you all think? Are you keen to get involved in a Forum Hudson project? I have emailed Wally to ask exactly how much is being asked by the current owner.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 7, 2013 18:48:04 GMT 12
I'd be happy to put a few dollars into that.
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Post by Richard Wesley on Apr 7, 2013 19:33:18 GMT 12
That's quite a cool find. Happy to also help put a few dollars into ensuring that she gets a good home.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 7, 2013 19:51:09 GMT 12
Cool. We need to find out how much is required first, but it's good to see people are keen to help.
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 10, 2013 8:26:25 GMT 12
Provided it stays "in country" I am happy to throw in $100.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2013 9:55:09 GMT 12
I think there may be a spanner in the works on this idea, a previous bidder has beaten us to it perhaps. We'll await Wally's announcement.
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Post by Richard Wesley on May 19, 2013 22:09:57 GMT 12
Any update on this one...?
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Post by dewobz on May 23, 2013 9:19:28 GMT 12
Hi Richard and all, I'm just awaiting contact from the other interested party. I hope to have an update in the near future.
Wally.
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axelford
Squadron Leader
I have visited 13 Plane wreck sites and counting, happy to help with info!
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Post by axelford on Mar 7, 2022 10:07:35 GMT 12
Just stumbled across this topic, any progress or updates?
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Post by JollyGreenSlugg on May 13, 2023 23:18:01 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 13, 2023 23:29:52 GMT 12
Very cool Matt.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on May 15, 2023 12:22:30 GMT 12
Having never received an update I thank a valid question would be "where's Wally?"   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 15, 2023 17:58:47 GMT 12
Wally got married, and left aviation interests behind at that point.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on May 16, 2023 13:12:09 GMT 12
Wally got married, and left aviation interests behind at that point. The two often go hand in hand...  Oh well hopefully some news of what eventuated with the caravan will come to light one day. |
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Post by retiredav8r on May 16, 2023 14:47:29 GMT 12
So what is the story here, is it still intact and maybe available. I may make an offer, no mucking around wth $20 here and there, I can buy outright
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Post by 11SQNLDR on May 17, 2023 12:08:38 GMT 12
So what is the story here, is it still intact and maybe available. I may make an offer, no mucking around wth $20 here and there, I can buy outright Well considering it's been a decade since the initial discussion & nothing heard since... who knows? |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 17, 2023 13:07:51 GMT 12
Wally's email is there under each of his posts, if you want to email him directly and see what he knows.
I am trying to recall though, is this the Hudson caravan that was bought by a Forum Member and taken to Ardmore to be restored? Or was that another one?
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Post by retiredav8r on May 17, 2023 13:33:29 GMT 12
Like trying to get info from a dentist, you have to pull all the teeth. Aviation has permanent desire not to let go any info. I red a few posts a few mouths ago the person wouldn't release any info, on a promise. The sad thing is the promise was made to a dead person.
It is OK to share info, you will not go to prison and if lucky, maybe collect your $200.
If you or anyone has any info on abandoned, stored, damaged, for sale airframes(good or damaged), don't be afraid, I definitely don't bite.
It is amazing the number of "secret" aircraft out there, that people for some reason don't want to share info.
PS, I have tried wally and no reply to ant attempt to contact.
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